The legal and social management of psychopaths

Psychopathy has been a cause for disquiet for many years and has received more attention in recent years. Questions regarding its validity as a mental disorder, its effects on moral agency and the management of individuals suffering from the disorder have been hard to answer. This thesis first seeks...

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Main Author: Mei-Tal, Maya (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2005
In:Year: 2005
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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